| About the THLRSC Revised February 2009 INTRODUCTION The Texas Holland Lop Rabbit Specialty Club, or THLRSC, is a Texas state specialty club devoted to promoting the breeding and showing of Holland Lop rabbits, improving the quality of Holland Lop rabbits in Texas, and encouraging and educating its members about the Holland Lop rabbit. THLRSC is a non-profit organization affiliated with the ARBA, TRBA, and HLRSC. CLUB HISTORY THLRSC was organized on March 10, 1984 by a group of eleven Holland Lop lovers. A Constitution and By-Laws were adopted and a slate of officers was drafted. Present at the original organizational meeting and paying dues were Teresa Barber, Lelton and Tina Jones, Richard and Carol Kincaid, Ivy Kirkland, Steven Stice, Bill and Virginia Stoops, and Dennis Trusner. The first officers were elected at the annual state meeting in April of that year, and the club has been in existence ever since. Past presidents include Dennis Trusner, Valmon Meade, Merry Moon, Susan Weaver, Peggy Wolff, Bob Beadel, and Sandra Luning, Sue Turner-Obannon, Beth Manglberger & Ann Beadel . During its history, THLRSC has hosted two national Holland Lop shows - 1988 in Euless and - 1996 in Ft Worth. Many of the Texas members have also been active in the national HLRSC, and Steve Westberg served as President in 1996-1997. Clyde and Doris Jones were selected to the HLRSC Hall of Fame for their service to the club. CURRENT CLUB THLRSC has lost most of its members over the past few years, but the current officers are dedicated to restoring the club to its past greatness. Both adult and youth members are urged to participate and we try to involve as many of our members as we can in the club’s various activities each year. The newsletter - “Lone Star Holland Happenings” is published 3 times yearly and includes a list of upcoming club special events with results from completed events along with a TRBA show calendar. Informative articles about raising and showing the Holland Lop, a special youth highlight section, and a Specialty Show BOB/BOS listing make it interesting reading. Our website lists the current officers and committees, current members, members websites, a schedule and results of yearly activities. ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting is held each year during the TRBA State Show. At that time, new officers and directors are installed and the club's plans and activities for the year are discussed. SPECIAL ANNUAL FUN EVENTS The first annual summer specialty show and party was hosted by Ken and Pat Vanecek in 1998 at the Vanecek Bunny Farm in Spring Branch. The tradition of a summer specialty show followed by a huge “eat too much” meal and fun get together along with a raffle and pie/dessert auction to raise money for special upcoming events and out of state judges expenses was begun. The show was again held at VBF in 1999. In 2000, the “Brownwood Summer Blast” show was moved to an air- conditioned building in Brownwood and hosted by the Brownwood 4-H Club with Bob and Ann Beadel making the arrangements for the move. Club attendance and support was high and an all-time high fundraising record was reached thanks to the generosity of our many members. Although the past few years have seen a disappointing turnout, the new officers plan to restore this show to its past grandeur. YOUTH ACTIVITIES Our youth are also encouraged to work behind the tables as assistant show superintendents or assistant show secretaries or comment takers at our THLRSC specialty shows to learn the ropes. YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP The THLRSC Youth Scholarship program was initiated in 1999 as a way to encourage our youth and to reward their efforts. Each year a scholarship is available to one or more deserving college students who have been active in THLRSC and with Holland Lop rabbits. Special money making raffles and fundraisers are held each year to keep our scholarship fund workable, and THLRSC is very proud of its members who continue to support this worthwhile project. In 2003, the schoalrship was named the THLRSC "Rich Luning" Schoarship in memory of one of our most consistently supportive members. ON THE NATIONAL SCENE THLRSC also encourages its members to participate on the national scene and recent years have seen many of our members attending the Holland Lop Nationals, as well as attending the ARBA Convention each year. A number of Texas open and youth breeders have won class wins, and numerous open and youth breeders have also placed in the TOP 10 at recent national shows, and the quality of Texas Hollands is showing. Hopes are high for a Texas breeder to break into the coveted BOB/BOS at a national show soon. MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Our new logo with the Holland Lop inside the state of Texas is now featured on club T-shirts and collar golf shirts. Information on ordering these can be obtained from Julie Carter. The club is now furnishing THLRSC pamphlets and Holland Lop care pamphlets to any interested persons. Information on joining ARBA, TRBA, and HLRSC can be obtained from most officers or directors. WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US IN SHOWING, BREEDING, PROMOTING, BUT MOST OF ALL, LOVING THE HOLLAND LOP RABBIT. JOIN THE TEXAS HOLLAND LOP RABBIT SPECIALTY CLUB (THLRSC) *********************************************************** ******** |
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